STEM Club - Paper Chains

Lesson: Science

STEM club

Autumn 2 week 5

The challenge:  PAPER CHAIN CHALLENGE

The engineering behind it:

Many STEM projects use critical thinking skills as well as math, and engineering skills and this one is no exception.  There can be multiple ways of designing and making but some may produce the result you are after and others may not. Attention to detail is a must and pre-planning is encouraged!

Materials:

One Piece of Construction Paper

Scissors

Tape, glue or Prit-stick

Challenge:

Using a single piece of paper, make the longest chain

possible in the given amount of time.

Instructions:

Using only the materials provided, work by yourself or with the help of an adult to make the longest paper chain you can in the time given.

You can only use one sheet of paper, so plan your paper chain carefully.

You have 20 minutes to complete the chain.

When your time is up, lay the paper chains out to measure how long it is.

Extend the Activity:

You could repeat the challenge but compete with other members of your household to see who can make the longest.

Don’t forget to send your pictures and measurements to deputy@charlesdarwin.cheshire.sch.uk

Mrs Kenyon, Mrs Wharton and Mrs Mowat